Dean, Henry Samueli School of Engineering

Dean, Henry Samueli School of Engineering
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, California

The University of California, Irvine ("UC Irvine" or "UCI") seeks an accomplished scholar and inspirational leader as the Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering (HSSoE). HSSoE is at an enviable inflection point. The School has experienced strong momentum in recent years, marked by the launch of its ambitious 2030 strategic plan, positioning HSSoE at the forefront of engineering education and interdisciplinary innovation.

The Henry Samueli School of Engineering is composed of more than 150 faculty members across six departments. Renowned faculty members are scholars and leaders in their disciplines, committed to pioneering research and dedicated teaching. This commitment is reflected in the School's emphasis on integrating research opportunities into the student experience. More than two-thirds of HSSoE's over 4,400 undergraduate students actively participate in faculty-led projects. Student enrollment and research activity have grown meaningfully, with annual sponsored funding rising to $85 million in 2025. A recent $50 million gift from Henry and Susan Samueli – the largest in the School's history – has catalyzed the creation of three interdisciplinary institutes focused on addressing complex global challenges at the intersection of engineering and human health, public policy, and environmental resilience.

UCI is home to over 37,000 students, 1,500 ladder-rank faculty, and over 23,000 campus and medical center staff members. Since its founding in 1965, UC Irvine has quickly become one of the nation's top-ranked public universities and among the most dynamic campuses in the world-renowned University of California System. For 60 years, UC Irvine has advanced its mission as a public research university to catalyze the community and enhance lives through rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and dedicated public service.

UC Irvine is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The full annual salary range for the Dean of the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is $450,000 to $550,000. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers will be commensurate with a final candidate's qualifications and experience.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, suggestions, and referrals can be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website:

https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-california-irvine-henry-samueli-school-engineering/dean

All applications must be submitted through https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10145 and should include, as separate documents, a CV and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this position profile. For best consideration, apply by August 1, 2026. Electronic submission of materials is required.